Jungle Lodge

After having shortlisted multiple properties, we zeroed on this basis reviews across platforms. Our experience was superb. Shekhar was in constant touch with us. Right from the moment we landed, we were well looked after The room was a cozy one, with place to keep your luggage and knick knacks. The rooms have old fashioned wall shelves,clothes hangers on the wall and a large mirror. There is no cupboard- so keep that in mind. The geyser works everytime. Shekhar's mom is a cook par excellence. She was rustling up dishes in 20-30 min. You just need to order lunch/ dinner about 2 hours in advance. Since a lot of their clientele is foreigners, the food has minimum oil, less spices too. Things to order: Omelette, Aloo Paratha , Chicken curry( prepared by Ashokji). But the highlight during winters is the bonfire in the dining room. All boarders gather over the fire and there are great fireside conversations. More than birding we looked forward to these small gatherings. We met many boarders who have been coming multiple times here. The sanctuary itself is across the highway about 500 metres away. It's walkable but there are e e-rikhsaws available too. This is a gem of a place. Don't miss to stay hrre

I recently visited Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and had a 3night stay at the Jungle Lodge. It was a decent stay I would say. It is near to the main gate of the bird sanctuary at around 1km which is kind of walking distance. The area is quite peaceful though. There are 5-6 rooms on the ground floor and 2 rooms on the upper floor. I had opted for the room on the upper floor. The property seems to be aged out. The room is okayish and if you are not looking for great amenities this serves the purpose. If you are a hardcore photographer or birding enthusiast who would spend most of the time in the sanctuary, this wouldn't bother. They have a good wi-fi connection running. Hot water is available anytime. They have an electricity problem in the morning for 30min everyday. It goes off from 6:30am to 7am daily. So, one need to manage the tasks accordingly. They have a common dining area. Food is prepared by the owner lady herself all by alone. The dining area is where you can meet other folks who are staying at the homestay and have a chit-chat. However, it is not well-maintained. I don't know when was the last time they washed the table-cloth. Things are all around in a mess in the dining area. However, the food is homely and really good. That is the big plus point of this homestay. The owner arranges taxi/rickshaw/etc on request. Overall, had a decent stay.